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[richips]

i failed to wear a hat or sunblock when i was out in the sun all day, and now i have terrible sunburns. i know to apply aloe to my skin and have been doing that - but my scalp is also sunburned and is scabbing, which is scary. i am trying to apply aloe on it too, which is hard with hair, but i was wondering if you had any suggestions for other

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[blueyz72]

Coconut oil is also good, your hair will be greasy(but it would be with olive oil as well) but it is soothing and helps.

[mshanai]

Coconut oil will be much easier to wash out of hair than olive oil, too.

I have heard that it's not a good idea to put oil on burns, though--it sits on top and keeps the skin from cooling off. Maybe stick to aloe vera for a while.

[tofuowl]

I'm not sure if it would be powerful enough for a sunburn, but I imagine it might help

[enragedpetunia]

What if you put the aloe in a spray bottle? That can help you to apply it to your scalp.
I seem to recall tea being used for sunburn, as well as diluted apple cider vinegar, IIRC.

[richips]

thank you everyone for your help!